Ever wonder why some relationships feel effortlessly secure, while others are a roller coaster of anxiety or distance? The ...

More recent attachment theory is based on research into different styles of attachment in both children and adult romantic relationships. This includes secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and ...

Ultimately, secure attachment is optimal. In an era of increasing demands on evidence-based child protection decisions, such a theory may seem to be sent from heaven. If attachment classifications ...

Ultimately, secure attachment is optimal. In an era of increasing demands on evidence-based child protection decisions, such a theory may seem to be sent from heaven. If attachment classifications ...

A new study shows that when mothers experience hostile conflict with their partner, they may feel less emotionally secure—an ...

Women may resort to short-term dysfunctional behaviors following a break-up more than their male counterparts.

The importance of the parent-child connection is the foundation attachment theory. Children with a disorganized attachment type exhibit several behaviors that suggest feelings of confusion or fear ...

A study looking at attachment theory proposes that early experiences with primary caregivers shape our beliefs about ourselves and others. These beliefs are thought to persist into adulthood and can i ...

Human-AI interactions are well understood in terms of trust and companionship. However, the role of attachment and experiences in such relationships is not entirely clear. In a new breakthrough, ...